Karkachia - Bijatala, Mayurbhanj

Karkachia is a village situated in the Bijatala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Rairangpur and around 83 km from Baripada. Bankati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkachia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkachia is 388284. The village covers a total geographical area of 472 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Karkachia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rairangpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karkachia

As per Census 2011, Karkachia village has a total population of 1,152 people, consisting of 564 males and 588 females. The village has 279 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 460 literate and 692 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,080 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karkachia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karkachia

Karkachia is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Karkachia

Public transport in the Karkachia is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Karkachia is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Karkachia is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkachia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karkachia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Karkachia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karkachia village are given below:

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